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Name: Dance Classes for Kids in Birmingham
Brand: Grazia Academy of Dance and Acrobatics
Rating: 5 (27 reviews)

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Dance & Acrobatics

Meet our Teachers and Staff.
We're all looking forward to welcoming you to a class at Grazia soon!

Nicola

principal of grazia academy

As the principal, I am very eager to share my passion with like-minded students of all abilities. I started my long love for dance as a young girl, attending a local dance academy in Birmingham.

I gained lots of experience there, performing in numerous shows, competitions and taking exams.
I was also selected to travel to Russia, where I got to learn about their culture in the performing arts and performed in a festival that was broadcasted on their national television.
More recently I have trained and gained my teaching qualifications in the following:
Ballet- L.A.B.D
Acrobatic Arts - Module 1 & Module 2, Aerial and Back handspring
Alixa flexibility - Module 1, Module 2 & Module 3
Contemporary A.A.B.D

Leanne and Fiona

Hi everyone, we are Leanne (Right) and Fiona (Left), and we make up Grazia's front of house team.

We are on reception every Saturday to welcome you to dance. You can order new uniform with us, ask for advice on sizing and pay for any classes. We love to have a chat so make sure you come and say hi!

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Miss hayley

Hi everyone, I’m Miss Hayley, I teach Ballet, Pointe work, Tap, Jazz & Acro here at Grazia.

I started dancing when I was 7 years old after being asked to perform some gymnastics (my first chosen hobby I started when I was 3) in my younger sister's dance show. Here I found my love for dance, I joined the dance school taking classes in ballet, tap, modern, lyrical, national and Greek. I began to regularly attend workshops, residential Easter Schools and Summer Schools. I enjoyed being on stage and competed in competitions, including championships across the country most weekends. I also performed in many shows, pantomimes and with the English Youth Ballet.

At 16 I decided to make a career out of dance and successfully auditioned for full time schools. I went to The Hammond School in Chester where I did a professional dance and teacher course alongside my A Level's. I studied all styles of dance, classical, musical theatre and theory, anatomy, physiology and benesh notation. I was chosen to be part of the Hammond Touring Company and went to perform in Germany. Unfortunately, in my final term I got injured and was unable to pursue my dream of being a dancer. I decided to teach and pass on my knowledge and passion for dance.

My first teaching job was in Norway, teaching ballet, tap, jazz and choreographing for theatre productions. I then came back to England to open my own dance school. When I became a mother my focus changed, I wanted to spend more quality time with my children so I sold the school.

In 2016 I had a meeting with Nicola and my Grazia journey began!
I have taken many examinations in various styles and have a high level of qualifications and teaching qualifications with the R.A.D & I.S.T.D & I.D.T.A & A.B.D.

I love working with children seeing the enjoyment dance brings and what can be achieved with dedication and hard work.

Miss Natalie

Hi everyone, I’m Miss Natalie and I teach Commercial and Contemporary classes here at Grazia.

I started dancing at a stage school from the age of 3 studying tap, ballet, modern, jazz and singing where I managed to perform at two Royal Variety performance’s in front of the Queen and Princess Anne, in various ITV dramas ( Boon, Woof and CITV) and lots of theatre productions at the Alexander Theatre including Cats, The Wizard of Oz , Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, The Magic Flute and Aladdin.

After studying Dance and Performing Arts at GSCE and A-Level at King Edwards Grammar School, I then went on to study Dance at the University of Roehampton in London where I gained a 1st. It was here that I also managed to secure lots of work as a dancer and was luckily enough to perform as a backing dancer in concerts and in videos for artist’s such as The band ‘Blue’, A Body Double/ Backing Dancer for Kylie Minogue, Head Trainer/Performer for Nike Fit Dance Workout UK and 5 Star to name a few.

My passion for teaching started as I landed a job teaching Children’s parties, as well as Nike Workouts in gyms and I then decided that I would do this full-time. I have never looked back! After 4 amazing years of managing my own Dance studio in London and becoming a Zumba Master Trainer, I then decided to come back to the West Midlands to be close to family........ and here I am!

I look forward to teaching fun, energetic and expressive dance to all ages and abilities. I teach workshops and general Dance PE sessions in main-stream schools as well as special needs schools everyday as well as ‘studio’ classes, I just love teaching dance and seeing the determination on the students faces.

Miss Eden

Hi everyone, my name is Miss Eden and I teach the Primary and Junior dancers here at Grazia.

I have been dancing since I was 3 years old and have competed in many competitions over the years, including Dance World Cup and Disney. I have a huge passion for dance and gymnastics, as well as teaching others how to love it as much as I do!
I am fully qualified with AcroTrix as well as having experience with the ABD exam board. I am first aid trained and have a full DBS.

Miss Grace

Hi everyone, I am Miss Grace and I teach pointe work classes and advance ballet Grade 5 plus students here at Grazia.

I started dancing at the age of 3 and soon realised I had a love for ballet in particular. I was privately trained by some amazing teachers before I finished my schooling at Elmhurst Ballet School from 2017 to 2020. I was fortunate enough to dance with their associate company, Birmingham Royal Ballet, a number of times touring the UK and performing in beautiful theatres.
I have always had a love for classical ballet, however, I decided it wasn't a career I wished to continue.
I am now a full-time florist but feel very fortunate to be able to pass on my knowledge and experience to new budding dancers. I am so excited to be a part of the Grazia teaching team and have loved getting to know everyone.

Richard

I started my journey in the dance world in 2009 when I met Nicola. I soon became involved in her industry and love for dance.

I have always had a passion for fitness, and I admire the physical strength that Grazia dancers show in all styles of dance. After considering these two factors, I decided to support Nicola further by taking part in several training days, earning my qualifications in Acrobatics Arts Module 1 and Module 2. At the dance school I now enjoy teaching body conditioning, Acrobatic Arts, and tumbling classes.

I have loved bringing my new skills to the team, especially by helping support senior dancers with their tumbling tricks, and it gives me great satisfaction seeing the dancers get stronger each week.

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